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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Vietnam War veteran drew to a |
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close with the passing of Mack Carl Easley Sr. of Texarkana on March |
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2, 2025, at the age of 75; and |
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WHEREAS, Mack Easley was born on September 23, 1949, to |
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Winston and Thelma Easley, and he grew up in New Boston with the |
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companionship of a sister, Shirley; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Easley |
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served with the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam; in |
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November 1968, he and his fellow soldiers were defending Army Fire |
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Support Base Rita near the Cambodia border when they came under |
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surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops; demonstrating |
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tremendous courage in the fierce battle that followed, he helped |
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the American forces defeat the enemy and was subsequently awarded |
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the Bronze Star and Silver Star Medals as well as two Purple Hearts |
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for being wounded in combat; after ending his 12-year military |
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tenure as a physician assistant, he worked until retirement as a |
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health administrator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons; he went on |
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to volunteer at the National Park Service Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
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in Washington, D.C.; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Easley enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife, Bonnie; he was the devoted father of four |
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children, Rhonda, Melissa, Kathryn, and Mack, and he cherished time |
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spent with his five grandchildren; his interests included |
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traveling, photography, and exploring the outdoors; and |
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WHEREAS, While the death of Mack Easley brings great sadness |
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to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy of valor and |
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service that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mack Carl Easley Sr. and extend |
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heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Bonnie Easley; to his children, Rhonda Eernisse, Melissa Latham, |
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Kathryn Omerso, and Mack Easley Jr.; to his former spouse, Nancy |
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Easley; to his grandchildren, Haiden Latham, Rhyan Latham, Harrison |
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Easley, Silas Omerso, and Darcy Omerso; and to his other relatives |
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and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Mack Easley. |